Martell Xo Miniature

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Martell
Label Name:
 
Xo Miniature
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Grande Champagne & Borderies, Cognac
Volume:
 
50ml
ABV:
 
40%
Grape(s):
 
Ugni Blanc
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold (2023, 2024); International Spirits Challenge Gold (2024); Singapore World Spirits Competition Double Gold (2023); Wine Enthusiast high scores (widely cited ~92–95)

Tasting Note
Golden-amber XO with dried fig and plum, toasted almond, vanilla, honey and warm black/pink pepper spice. Silky, full-bodied palate with long, spicy-smooth finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roasted duck, almond tart, dark chocolate, aged cheeses (blue, Comté), roasted lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, Korean BBQ, spicy Sichuan dishes, yakitori (grilled chicken).

Production Method
Double-distilled in Charentais copper pot stills; blended eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Borderies; matured in fine French oak (Tronçais/Limousin) casks.

Vineyard Info
Maison Martell, founded 1715 by Jean Martell, is one of the oldest Cognac houses; renowned for Borderies eaux-de-vie and a refined, elegant blending tradition.